in vitro

adverb or adjective

in vi·​tro in-ˈvē-(ˌ)trō  -ˈvi- 

-ˈwē-

: outside the living body and in an artificial environment

Examples of in vitro in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Carmani was born on May 31, 2006, and CeCe became pregnant through in vitro fertilization soon after. — Nasha Smith, PEOPLE, 23 June 2026

The couple recently appeared to have their sights on welcoming more children into their family, with Bunnie previously opening up about their in vitro fertilization journey. — Kimi Robinson, USA Today, 18 June 2026

Beyond organic growth, Canon plans to pursue strategic acquisitions in healthcare IT, in vitro diagnostics and therapeutic fields—extending its reach deeper into the medical ecosystem. — Canon Inc. Contributor, Forbes.com, 29 May 2026

Advancements have also greatly extended the number of days human embryos can grow in vitro at the earliest stages of pregnancy. — Alex Morris, Rolling Stone, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

New Latin, literally, in glass

First Known Use

circa 1894, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for in vitro

• nitro

Kids Definition

in vitro

adverb or adjective

in vi·​tro in-ˈvē-(ˌ)trō 

: outside the living body and in an artificial environment

an egg fertilized in vitro

Etymology

Latin, literally, "in glass"

Medical Definition

in vitro

adverb or adjective

in vi·​tro in-ˈvē-(ˌ)trō  -ˈvi- 

: outside the living body and in an artificial environment

growth of cells in vitro

in vitro studies